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Foundation-written and -funded reports look at current state of affairs and shine a light on the future
Dec 03 2013
100 Resilient Cities
Shocks and stresses are growing in frequency, impact and scale, with the ability to ripple across systems and geographies. But cities are largely unprepared to respond, withstand, and rebound when …
Climate
Dec 01 2013
All Hands on Deck
This document is a rollup of over a year's worth of listening and interpreting the voices of the many New Yorkers who woke up suddenly one late fall morning to …
Nov 28 2013
Women's Insecure Property Rights
Urban women face significant economic and social constraints due to their limited ability to access, own and control property, including immovable property (e.g., land, structures), movable property (e.g., business equipment, …
Nov 28 2013
Constrained Opportunities in Slum Economies
Slum economies play a critical role in fulfilling slum dwellers’ livelihood and consumption needs, while also making important contributions to the growing urban economies in developing countries. However, the economic opportunities …
Nov 23 2013
Finance for Resilience
A holistic, enduring strategy for private sector involvement in resilience efforts is critical to building sustainable solutions for the most vulnerable members of society. Particularly in the face of a …
Climate
Nov 18 2013
Momentum for Change: 2013 Lighthouse Activities
It is my great privilege to present the 2013 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities! These 17 activities are shining examples of climate action around the world. They demonstrate what happens …
Nov 13 2013
Riding the Wave... rather than being swept away
The year 2012 marked the end of two iconic global brands: unable to compete with the internet-based Wikipedia, Encyclopaedia Britannica ended print production after 244 years in business and Kodak, …
Nov 05 2013
Scaling Impact Enterprises Through Innovative Platforms
Impact investing—which helps address social and/or environmental problems while also turning a profit—could unlock substantial for-profit investment capital to complement philanthropy in addressing pressing social challenges. This presentation, given at the …
Innovative Finance Technology & Innovation